Circular on American Archaeology

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Summary

The Smithsonian Institution releases Circular 316, "In Reference to American Archaeology," by Professor Otis T. Mason, to solicit information concerning the location and extent of the archaeological remains of American Indians in various parts of the country. It is distributed under Joseph Henry's name. Responses are forwarded to Professor Mason for examination, the ultimate plan to edit and print with numerous illustrations a treatise which will build upon the work of Squier and Davis published in 1849.

Subject

  • Mason, Otis Tufton 1838-1908
  • Archeology, Division of
  • United States National Museum

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

  • Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution for the year 1878, p. 15, 24
  • Guide to Smithsonian Archives. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1983. Archives and Special Collections of the Smithsonian Institution Number 4., p. 168

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

February 1, 1878

Topic

  • Archaeology
  • Ethnology
  • Museums
  • Memorandums
  • Museum publications

Place

North America

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